Prime Minister Judith Suminwa visits Maniema to launch development projects

Democratic Republic of the Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka arrived in Kindu, the capital of Maniema province, on Monday, October 26, 2026, for an official working visit. This marks her first official trip to the province since taking office.

The visit focuses on implementing the 2024-2028 Government Action Program, specifically targeting job creation, territorial connectivity, and access to basic social services. Key activities include the launch of the TRANSFORME project, a $300 million initiative funded by the World Bank through the International Development Association to support small and medium-sized enterprises and women entrepreneurs.

Additionally, the Prime Minister is scheduled to launch urban roadworks in Kindu, including the Lwama road, and preside over the groundbreaking ceremony for a new photovoltaic power plant intended to improve local electricity access. During her arrival, Suminwa addressed the population, acknowledging regional challenges in infrastructure and energy while calling for national unity and solidarity in the face of security challenges.